Shelf life and storage conditions of E-T-A catalogue products
The following statement applies to all product groups unless otherwise stated in the relevant datasheet. We do not confirm a minimum shelf life for our products. However, it is essential that the products are stored under the following appropriate conditions.
Storage conditions
Ambient temperature
Relative air humidity
Air pressure
Minimum value
15 °C
25 %
860 hPa
Maximum value
35 °C
75 %
1060 hPa
Additional storage requirements:
- Guarantee a shock-free and vibration-free storage.
- Guarantee a non-corrosive environment.
- Protect from greases, acids, alkalis, salts, cleaning fluids, etc.
- Protect from particle penetration, e.g., dust, sand, chips, etc.
- Protect from electromagnetic disturbances.
- Protect from direct sunlight and avoid artificial light with an ultraviolet content (UV light).
- Protect from direct ionizing radiation.
- Protect from ozone.
circuit breakers with a manual release function
For circuit breakers with a manual release function or with a combined switching/overcurrent protection function, respectively, it is good practice to test the circuit breaker prior to installation after a storage period of more than two years. As a minimum, these product types should be switched on and off at least three times. In addition, it is recommended that these devices be electrically tripped at least once.
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